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What is Disease X? WHO experts warn of the next pandemic

Disease X is the ninth inclusion in the WHO's newest Blueprint list of diseases with pandemic potential, after Ebola, Lassa fever and Zika.

Mar 12, 2018

Magnetic storm this weekend will be no cause for concern

Update: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has clarified that there will not be a massive magnetic storm as was reported here.

Mar 12, 2018

World Kidney Day 2018: What is the theme this year and how can you keep your kidney healthy?

Around 195 million women suffer from Chronic Kidney Disease globally, of whom 600,000 die annually. It is the eighth-leading cause of death among women.

Mar 8, 2018

Illustration of the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft approaching the Sun

NASA's first solar mission Parker Solar Probe will carry your name as it plunges into Sun's atmosphere

NASA will launch the Parker Solar Probe spacecraft, which will be traveling at a speed of 430,000 miles per hour, in summer 2018.

Mar 7, 2018

Guns destroyed in viral #Oneless campaign

A viral internet campaign urging legal US gun owners to destroy or hand in their rifles and handguns in the wake of the mass shooting that killed 17 people in Parkland, Florida is sweeping the US.

Feb 21, 2018

Sudden solar winds to strike Earth on February 15: Power grids likely to be affected

Engineers are advised to shut down non-essential systems if the solar storm appears to be severe and prepare for a possible power grid fluctuation.

Feb 15, 2018

Who is Gloria Copeland? Trump evangelical adviser says 'Jesus himself gave us the flu shot' [Video]

The statement comes at a time when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has categorized the deaths caused by flu as an epidemic.

Feb 10, 2018

What is 'monkey fever'? Second outbreak of deadly disease causing mental disturbance claims 19 lives in India

The disease spreads only via tick-bites and contact with infected animals - especially monkeys, and can cause bleeding, tremors and 'mental disturbances'.

Feb 7, 2018

Why democrats were wearing a purple ribbon at the State of the Union

Democratic lawmakers donned a purple ribbon during President Donald Trumps State of the Union address on Jan. 30 in an effort to raise awareness about the opioid crisis in the United States.

Jan 31, 2018

Is porn a public health risk? Florida lawmakers claim 'it causes physical and mental illness'

Republican representative Ross Spano spearheaded the resolution based on the studies that found links between pornography and 'mental and physical illnesses,' among other societal and individual illnesses.

Jan 19, 2018

New form of energy on Venus? Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga's predictions for 2018 revealed

Blind Bulgarian mystic Baba Vanga, who predicted 9/11 attacks, ISIS and Barack Obama's presidential, shared her predictions for 2018.

Dec 25, 2017

ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota

ISRO's next big target: First Indian solar mission, Aditya L1, launch likely in 2020

While the Aditya L1 will be closely observing the photosphere, chromosphere, the outermost layers of the Sun and the corona in different wavebands— the spacecraft will carry seven payloads in it.

Dec 20, 2017

WHO: Medical marijuana is not addictive, shouldn't be a scheduled drug

WHO stated that medical cannabis should not be a scheduled drug.

Dec 15, 2017

HIV AIDS cases increase in Pakistan

An estimated 1.33 lakh people in Pakistan were tested positive with HIV.

Dec 10, 2017

Watch Outlander Season 3 Episode 10 live online: 'Heaven and Earth'

Can Jaime rescue Claire from the British warship 'Porpoise' in this week's episode?

Nov 19, 2017

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